preservationist

noun

pres·​er·​va·​tion·​ist ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce preservationist (audio)
: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)

Examples of preservationist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The show was curated by Blake and fellow Academy preservationist Tessa Idlewine, who are not announcing the lineup ahead of time but promise a wide range of entertaining material. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2024 On a recent Friday, longtime local preservationists Claire Bogaard and Mic Hansen admired the original, oversized wooden front door and redwood beams on the porch. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 Along with a fragile ecosystem, some people may not realize that caves contain ancient art and that these places are considered sacred spaces, and preservationists say they must be treated with respect. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024 Because of that, and the million-dollar asking price, preservationists don't expect Mount Vernon will fetch interest on the market. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for preservationist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preservationist was in 1927

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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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